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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB3956

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: FIREARM SAFETY REBATE FUND

Description: Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall administer a program to award use and occupation tax rebates to consumers who purchase firearm safety devices on or after January 1, 2025. Provides that the amount of the rebate shall be equal to the taxes paid by the consumer under the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act with respect to the purchase of a firearm safety device, but not to exceed $300 for any firearm safety device. Provides that participants shall apply to the Department in the form and manner prescribed by the Department by rule. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Firearm Safety Rebate Fund in the State treasury. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to make conforming changes.

Session: 103rd General Assembly

Last Action: Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: May 21, 2024

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Laura Ellman (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate May 21, 2024 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate May 21, 2024 First Reading
Senate May 21, 2024 Referred to Assignments
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced May 21, 2024 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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